John Oliver Used His Emmy Press Conference To Call Out Australia’s Immigration Record
Oooft.
Last Week Tonight host John Oliver has taken a swipe at Australia’s immigration policies, after fielding a question from Channel Ten entertainment reporter Angela Bishop at yesterday’s Emmy Awards.
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The comedian was speaking to the press following his win for Outstanding Variety Talk Series when Bishop made reference to their interview on last year’s Emmy Red Carpet, in which Oliver tore into the then-freshly ousted Tony Abbott and seemed to dismiss the possibility of a Donald Trump presidency.
What a difference a year makes, eh?
Oliver responded with a laugh, reminding Bishop that Trump hasn’t been elected yet. “Have some faith, Angela” he said, before adding that she should “maybe check on the state of your own country’s immigration policies before you steer it too hard at this one.”
Touché, Oliver. Touché